The Lakers have 13 players on the roster after signing Ayton: They are one level behind the Mavericks, but they rank seventh in the championship odds

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced 2018's No. 1 center Ayton with 16.6 million in two years. Doncic was the 2018 Tanhua. The reunion of these two made Luca very excited because Luca has hoped that the team would introduce an inside line that is threatened by high hanging. Now Luca has finally achieved what she wants.

Judging from the playoffs last season, the weakest link of the Lakers is the inside, and the second weakest is defense. Now there is still a bad defense in the inside. The starting five can be said to be the worst defense in the league - Doncic, Reeves, Hachimura, James, and Ayton.

The Lakers have signed Ayton with 13 teams (not counting two-way contracts) -

PG: Doncic, Vincent, Goodwin, Brownie;

SG: Reeves, Milton;

SF: Kneckett, Laravia;

PF: James, Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Klebel;

C: Ayton;

The Dallas Mavericks have just officially announced that they have signed the 2025 No. 1 pick Cooper Flag. The Mavericks signed the highest salary of 62.7 million in four years, and Flag was very relaxed when signing.

The healthy Mavericks starters in the new season are - Irving, Clay, Flagg, Davis, and Levley. To be honest, this starter is several levels higher than the Lakers' defensive five-cooled spoon.

The Mavericks just signed back with a veteran's basic salary of one year. The point guard Exam continued to consolidate the rotation lineup. The Mavericks' comprehensive strength on the roster is already at least one level higher than the Lakers.

PG: Irving, Russell, Brandon Williams, Exam;

SG: Klay Thompson, Christie, Hardy;

SF: Flagg, Najib Marshall, Martin;

PF: Davis, PJ Washington, Prosper;

C: Lefley, Gafford, Powell;

But the Mavericks' probability of winning the championship ranks 13th in the league, and the Lakers, with poor overall strength in the lineup, rank seventh in the league, second only to the Thunder, Cavaliers, Nuggets, Rockets, Knicks, and Magic. Isn't this a bit surprising?

Text/Yan Xiaobai: Lakers Observation